Abstract
Dysphagia lusoria is a term used to describe dysphagia secondary to vascular compression of the oesophagus. The various embryologic anomalies of the arterial brachial arch system often remain unrecognised and asymptomatic, but in 30%-40% of cases can result in tracheo-oesophageal symptoms, which in the majority of cases manifest as dysphagia. Diagnosis of dysphagia lusoria is via barium swallow and chest Computed tomography scan. Manometric abnormalities are variable, but age-related manometric changes may contribute to clinically relevant dysphagia lusoria in patients who present later in life. Our report describes a case of lateonset dysphagia secondary to a right aortic arch with an aberrant left subclavian artery, which represents a rare variant of dysphagia lusoria. The patient had proven additional oesophageal dysmotility with solid bolus only and a clinical response to dietary modification.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2433-2436 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | World Journal of Gastroenterology |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 15 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 21 Apr 2013 |
Keywords
- Dysmotility
- Dysphagia
- Dysphagia Lusoria
- Endoscopy
- Oesophagus